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THE EDGE SKATE PARK, ALLEN
spray ground in Texas, and The Edge at Allen Station Park sports an expansive outdoor skate park and BMX track. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy the driving range at Chase Oaks Golf Club, The Golf Club at Twin Creeks or high-tech hitting at TopGolf. Enjoy free community events including the Summer Sounds Concert Series, AllenUSA Celebration and more.
GO TO VISITALLENTEXAS.COM OR CALL 888-375-9655 TO LEARN MORE.
BONHAM
Stepping back into the mists of time, Bonham offers much… from notorious gunslinger, John Wesley Hardin, to statesman and Speaker of the House, Sam Rayburn, to jazz guitar great, Charlie Christian. Bonham has “two centuries of Texas legends.” An easy hour drive from the Dallas Metroplex up Hwy. 121, you can shop for delightful antiques, visit charming boutiques and have a unique dining experience. Take a leisurely stroll among the beautiful restored buildings on our walkabout tour of this Texas Main Street City.
Discover fossils along the Sulphur River or up-close at the Fannin County Museum of History, located at the beautifully restored Texas and Pacific Depot. View the tribute to the fighting men of WWII who trained at Jones Field in Bonham, the centerpiece being a restored Fairchild Airplane. Experience pioneer living at Fort Inglish Village where frontier life of 1830 can be felt in this replica of Bonham’s early settlement. Next-door is the Sam Rayburn Library with its marvelous recreation of the Speaker of the House’s Office. On down Hwy. 56 the Sam Rayburn House is a moment frozen in time depicting the simple home life of the notable “Mr. Sam.” Drive our scenic lake trail or visit our five area lakes and sample some of Homestead Winery’s finest. Art enthusiast will enjoy the Creative Arts Center. Golf with us at Legacy Ridge Golf Course & Country Club.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE BONHAM VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER, 327 NORTH MAIN ST., BONHAM, TEXAS 75418; 903-583-9830; VISITBONHAM.COM, E-MAIL INFO@VISITBONHAM.COM.
DENISON
Denison is only an hour’s drive from the Metroplex and is the idea place for a weekend excursion. The heart of the community is only four miles from mammoth Lake Texoma where you can relax and enjoy outdoor sports. Downtown Denison has the perfect blend of art and history with numerous art destinations and antique shops. A winery offers daily wine tastings of their award wining wines.
Enjoy touring Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Birthplace, Frontier Village, T. V. Munson Viticulture Center and the Red River Railroad Museum. Annual events include the Arts & Wine Renaissance in March; Spring Art Tour and Loft Tour in April; a patriotic Memorial Day parade; Ike 5K in June; July 4th Fireworks Show & Extravaganza; US National Aerobatics Competition in September, Main Street Fall Festival and Kustom Kemps car show in October, Fall Art Tour in November, Grayson County Holiday Lights Tour Thanksgiving through December 30th and Christmas Parade in December.
LODGING INCLUDES MOTELS AND BED AND BREAKFAST INNS ALONG WITH
GREAT EATERIES TO COMPLETE YOUR GET-A-WAY EXPERIENCE. DENISON CVB, 313 W. WOODARD,
DENISON, TX 75021; 903-465-1551; FAX 903-465-8443. E-MAIL: INFORMATION@DENISONTEXAS.US
DENISONTEXAS.US.
FORT INGLISH, BONHAM
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER’S BIRTHPLACE, DENISON
CENTRAL PARK, FRISCO
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